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henhouse

noun

Definition of henhouse

as in stockade

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Recent Examples of henhouse The fox is still guarding the henhouse, but at least now the hens can sue. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 That is called the fox guarding the henhouse. — A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 That’s like asking a fox to investigate why the henhouse is empty. — Houman Hemmati, Oc Register, 20 July 2025 My friend Zephyr regularly participated in transitioning chickens from the henhouse to the kitchen pot, saying the work earned her the privilege to eat them. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for henhouse

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Noun

At the time, Epstein was serving his 18-month sentence in the Palm Beach County stockade but was allowed to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week, in his office under a work-release program his attorneys had negotiated.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The first was named after the legislature of the Texas Republic, although the first capitol, a log structure tucked behind a defensive stockade, rose not on Congress but at West Eighth and Colorado streets.

— Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026

Definition of stockade

Noun

This tidy residence in the western Swiss village of Etoy was built in 1830 as a sheepfold.

— Lauren Beale, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
Later, we were married in a sheepfold overlooking the ribbon of river that winds through small agricultural plots and quiet towns huddled up against the road.

— Kyre Chenven, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2018

Definition of sheepfold

Noun

All the huts in the village were centered around the kraal, or cattle enclosure, which faced the rising sun.

— Aatish Taseer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2025
The kraal was a circular affair about 30 feet in diameter and was made of rocks piled about three feet high.

— Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025

Definition of kraal

Noun

Each of them spent their entire life in a cage and had to learn what grass was for the first time.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cage

Noun

This year’s edition folds in the Co-Production Market Selects program, pitch sessions through the Tasveer Film Fund, industry panels, fireside conversations and networking events.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
And for ease of use, the three-seat setup at the back folds electronically.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fold

Noun

One dog, Bruce, whose neck was slashed by his owner, spent seven months at the shelter as investigators sought charges, trembling in his kennel and looking scared, according to visitors.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The installation of a kennel or coyote-proof fencing is a long-term solution for protecting pets.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

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